Daily Reflections
The readings of today’s feast, the transfiguration of the Lord, describe generously the splendor of the beingness of the Most High. They illustrate the magnificent nature and the grandeur of God. The vision of the Prophet Daniel testifies: His robe is white as snow. His throne is a blaze of…
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What Does the Priest Think During Confession? In my life as a priest, a question that I get asked, usually by a nervous penitent, is “what are you thinking as I confess my sins?” “Do you remember my sins?” Fair questions and maybe similar to the ones that I had…
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Today we read in the Gospel of Matthew that Jesus comes home and does some teaching in the synagogue. He gets a less than warm welcome. The locals take offense at how learned and wise he has become and are stunned by the mighty deeds that he has done during…
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The readings today show us the faithful leader who erects a proper dwelling for the Holy Spirit. Then by example, the discernment of the Spirit is taught to those for whom they have responsibility. This will encourage the Spirit of God to be seen by the whole household and obey…
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The thirty-fourth chapter of the book of Exodus tells the story of Moses meeting with God on the mountain. By this time, Moses had met with God a few times for various reasons at the bidding of the Lord. Something remarkable happened after Moses met with the Lord. The Scripture…
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I do vividly remember my childhood days when our mother would teach us how to bake bread. Baking bread takes a lot of effort. You measure the flour, sugar, water, and yeast. You only need a small amount of yeast to make the bread rise. Have you ever seen mustard…
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“Then every scribe who has been instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.” This particular line from today’s Gospel caught my attention. I imagine Pope Francis as the scribe who uses both the…
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‘This is the blood of the Covenant that the Lord has made with you,’ (Ex. 24:3-8) ‘Pay your sacrifice of thanksgiving to God and render Him your votive offerings. Call on me in the day of distress. I will free you and you shall honor me’ (Psalm 49: 1-2, 5-6,…
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Who Indeed Bears Fruit? Last fall, one of our ducks basically lost the use of her right leg, so much so that she was unable to come out of the pond to join the other ducks at feeding time. I took her to the vet, who determined that she had…
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Holidays are a time to take a break from the regular routine, relax, and rejuvenate. Whether it’s a short weekend getaway or a longer vacation, taking time off from work or other responsibilities can be essential for our well-being and overall mental health. Whether we find relaxation by lying along…
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